Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 1.5× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 158,188 in England.
158,188items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 158,188 | 238,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,016,412 | 2,973,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,137,727 | £1,091,876 |
See the full profile for Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg or Desogestrel.